Summary

So a dramatic finish to a remarkable game of rugby - one fiercely contested by both sides - as in fact all three matches of this series have been.

It was to be seen whether game three would see the impressive running rugby from the Wallabies in game one triumph over the formidable Irish defence that won game two. Folau showed glimpses of his aerial presence early on as Australia kicked short from the restarts, but the fullback was sent to the side for a yellow card challenge that saw captain O’Mahony injured.

Stockdale too saw a contentious yellow card for a raised forearm, but the Irish showed their tremendous will by outscoring the Australians during that period in which they were down a man.

The first half was the battle of the boots - where despite a miss from long range from Murray the Irish emerged narrowly on top.

Things began to open up in the second half and it was set for a barnstorming finish before Foley missed a crucial kick to put Australia in front with fifteen to go.

The Irish defence stood, as it has so often across the series, resolute. And despite late drama with the TMO, were probably good value for their win.

A terrific June Test series, and a great win for the Six Nations champions who end this remarkable year on a high.

77 min: Ireland win the throw from the replacement hooker Herring, and a huge moment! Latu is penalised for not releasing; and it’s not gone over well with the home crowd. Adjudged to have not been supporting his own weight, but gee, that was tough wasn’t it?

75 min: Australia win the lineout and spread wide. Folau finds some metres in the middle of the pitch, but support doesn’t arrive in time and the Wallabies concede huge metres with a loose ball. They’re back to their 22 and Beale is forced to bomb an effort high.

Ireland look to bring it out and Folau is penalised. Under four minutes to play, and we’ve just one point in this one!

73 min: We pack down for the scrum right on halfway. Decent push from Australia but Ireland spread it wide. We break once again as Sexton receives some treatment. Huge hit on the playmaker by Kerevi, as Hodge does well to drag Larmour into touch.